Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere emitted from industrial activities are stirring concern due to the serious threats to human health and global environmental over the recent years. Among the available VOC abatement options, adsorption technology has emerged as an appealing candidate for VOC removal from the contaminated air, yet little is known about the variation in adsorption trends

Metastable β-Bi2O3 exhibits high catalytic performance due to its suitable band gap, greater dielectric permittivity and conductivity. However, the difficultly in preparing β-Bi2O3 and β-Bi2O3 based materials is still a problem to be overcome. In this work, porous Bi/β-Bi2O3@Carbon photocatalysts were prepared for the first time by using atmosphere switching strategy during the post-cooling of metal-organic

The development of safe nanomaterials has become a significant concern in various industry sectors using advanced materials. While there is variability in the definitions of Safe(r) by Design (SbD), the general concept is to minimise environmental, health and safety concerns implementing appropriate measures at an early stage of product design to control exposure and hazard, thus reducing risks. The

Microplastic (MPs) pollution has become a serious environmental problem in the current decade. Unfortunately, wastewater treatment plants are not favorable for treating the MPs. Therefore, it is necessary to develop methodologies to treat the MPs in water efficiently. Photocatalytic (PC) and photo-Fenton (PF) processes are among the promising treatment methodologies that utilize reactive oxygen species

Graphene Oxide (GO) nano-sheets have emerged as a potent nanomaterial for a range of applications like antibacterial, antibiofilm. Besides, Microplastic are emerging as a chronic pollutant originated from the aggrandized usage of plastics, for possessing serious repercussions to the living beings and the environment. In concern of the issue, the individual toxicological impacts of GO nano-sheets and

Fragmented micro- and nanoplastics are widespread pollutants with adverse effects on the environment. However, the breakdown process does not end with micro- and nanoplastics but is expected to continue until carbon dioxide has been formed. During this process the plastics will undergo chemical changes and small molecules may be released. We have broken down small amine-modified (53 nm) and carboxyl-modified

Positively charged nanoplastics are more toxic to microorganisms than their negatively charged counterparts, prompting further investigation into their antimicrobial properties. While many studies have shown that positively charged nanoplastics bind to bacteria, the fate of these nanoplastic coatings during bacterial growth remains unclear. Here, we report how amine-modified polystyrene nanoplastics

The combination of semiconductor photocatalyst mediated photocatalytic reaction and persulfate activation is considered as a promising way to achieve efficient degradation of recalcitrant organic pollutants in water. Here, a series of Cu-doped BiO2-x nanosheets was successfully manufactured and carried out to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP). Here, with the help

Pesticides and their metabolites threaten the environment and human health even at low concentrations. Therefore, the development of sensors to track such substances is crucial. Nanoparticle-based sensors have been widely used recently as a possible substitute analytical tool to traditional pesticide detection techniques. Artificial enzymes, also known as enzyme mimics or nanozymes, are gaining attention

Abstract: A rational design of water-stable and high-efficiency MOFs-based electrocatalysts thus achieving durable sensitive electrochemical sensors remains a great challenge. Herein, water-stable Co2+ doped-Cu2+ and 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylic coordination polymers (Cu-BTC@Co) were designed to construct a sensitive and durable electrochemical sensor for simultaneously detecting multiple hazardous

Membranes have become a basis for tackling the global challenge of freshwater scarcity, notably in the fields of desalination and water purification. MXenes, distinguished by their notable high aspect ratio, extensive surface area, robust mechanical strength, and enduring chemical resilience, have emerged as highly promising materials for membrane development. Recent progress in the research and application

Correction for ‘FeS colloids – formation and mobilization pathways in natural waters’ by Vincent Noël et al., Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020, 7, 2102–2116, https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01427F.